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![Show Contents]() Caw History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The Caw surname is derived from the Gaelic MacAoidh; "Aoidh" is Gaelic for fire, as well as the name of a pagan god. Early Origins of the Caw familyThe surname Caw was first found in Sutherland (Gaelic: Cataibh), a former county in northern Scotland, now part of the Council Area of Highland, where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D. Early History of the Caw familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Caw research. Another 276 words (20 lines of text) covering the years 1329, 1408, 1411, 1429, 1506 and 1575 are included under the topic Early Caw History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Caw Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: MacKay, MacCay, MacQuey, MacQuoid, MacKaw, MacKy, MacKye, MacCoy, McCoy and many more. Early Notables of the Caw familyMore information is included under the topic Early Caw Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the Caw family to Ireland
Some of the Caw family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 63 words (4 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Caw migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Caw Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Mr. George Caw, English convict who was convicted in Bristol, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Eliza" on 22nd September 1819, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 1
- Edmond Caw, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Tory" in 1851 2
- Emma Caw, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Tory" in 1851 2
| Contemporary Notables of the name Caw (post 1700) | + |
- John Young Caw (1810-1858), Scottish banker and miscellaneous writer, born at Perth about 1810, but passed the last thirty years of his life in Manchester 3
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Manu forti
Motto Translation: With a strong hand.
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Caw migration to Australia 
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